Chris Powell is an award winning drummer based in Nashville. He has recorded and performed with a wide array of artists such as; Luke Grimes, Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Lady Gaga, 

Reba, The War and Treaty, Lori McKenna, Brett Eldridge, Wheeler Walker, Gavin Degraw, Ashley Monroe, Travis Tritt, Brandi Carlile, Barry Gibb, The Secret Sisters, The Highwomen, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Midland, Caylee Hammack, Zach Bryan, Brandy Clark, Jamey Johnson, 1,000 Horses, Alabama, and many others. He is a first call drummer for producer Dave Cobb. 

 

Some Things That Came Up: 

-Chris Powell's Background and Career

-Chris Powell shares his drumming journey, starting in Redlands, California and moving to Nashville in 2007.

 

-Chris’s extensive discography and busy schedule working with top producers like Dave Cobb (Jason Isbel, Rival Sons, Chris Stapleton, Oak Ridge Boys, Shooter Jennings, Jamey Johnson). 

 

-The challenges of being a busy musician and the difficulty of reconnecting with colleagues.

 

-Touring with Jamey Johnson and double drumming with the late Mike Kennedy (George Strait). 

 

-Chris discusses his flexible approach to using house drum kits and adapting his playing style to different environments. No crashes?

 

-13:00 any drumsticks, No. 2 pencils (eraser side), chopsticks and super HOT mics. 

-15:50 ALL the tricks to get the GUSH. Tea Towels to Drum Tacos and beyond…even cardboard boxes!

 

-18:00 Tea Towels, wallets for muffling, Mister Muff!!!

 

-21:45 Used click tracks on only 5 of Dave Cobb’s records in 20 years. Nashville is “THE ALAMO!”

 

-30:00 Chris started drumming at age 13. Started with Neil Peart and Stewart Copeland.

 

-31:15 Dave Cobb, Leroy Powell and the musicians Chris plays with have become his biggest influences. Steve Gadd and Hal Blaine! 

 

-33:14 Big Band rules! 

 

-35:00 Recording and now touring with Chris Isaak. Playing in a suit!

 

-38:00 “Band Jumpers” 

 

-44:00 Finding your place in the industry

 

-48:58 Chris talks about his personal project, Mad Charlie Inc., which supports families with neurodiverse children, including Chris’ son.

 

-54:00 The Music City Drum Show 

 

-58:20 The Importance of Music Education and the Arts. Are the trades making a comeback? Woodworkers, Doctors, Drummers!

 

-1:04:20 Ludwig 4 piece is Chris’ go to for the road. He tunes dead 70’s style. 24” kick packed with lots of muffling. THUD! Buddy Harman! 

 

-1:10:47 Recording with Lady Gaga for “A STAR Is Born” soundtrack 

 

-1:11:20 Playing with Brandi Carlile. Families and kingdoms! 

 

-1:15:00 All but two Presidents of the United States have wanted to be musicians!

 

-1:18:00 “The Fave 5”

 

-1:33:00 Working with Tom Hanks two times! 

-1:38:00 No pictures with artists! Comin’ in as an equal. 

 

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